Method

Add the date pieces down the chute of the food processor as this will bind the mixture together.

Remove the mixture from the food processor and put it in a large mixing bowl.

Chop the apricots and figs into small pieces and mix into the main mixture.

Shape the mixture into a log shape (be creative – do knobbly branches etc!) onto a dehydrator non-stick sheet and dehydrate on 115˚ F until it is the right consistency. You can remove the non-stick sheet half-way for more even dehydrating and re-shape the log.

Slice this and serve with a warm sauce. (Tomorrow’s recipe!) Tip: Save the cranberry soak water.

Ingredients:

You can vary your seasoning according to your taste. Maybe add some fresh chilli for a bit of a kick, or make a curry version with curry spices. I like it plain and simple with a bit of garlic and parsley in.

Method:

Place everything in the food processor and process with the S-blade until well mixed. A few larger lumps is fine – it all adds to the flavour and texture.

Transfer the mixture into a silicone cake or loaf mould and place in the dehydrator on a low setting until the mixture is firm enough to turn over and remove the mould.

Dehydrate further until the loaf has reached the desired texture.

You can freeze this until you are ready to use it. I transfer mine back into the mould and wrap in greaseproof paper.

If you’re not a fan of Doctor Who, you won’t know what I’m talking about, but if you are… you’ll know what I mean when I tell you that the humble Celeriac is know as an “Ood” in our house! They just look like them, don’t they? And “Ood” is so easy to say.

We’ve had an Ood in our veg box every week this month so I have needed to be creative in coming up with things to do with them.